Exercise Physiologist

There to care. Here for good.

 Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as a Exercise Physiologist and be there to care.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.

 Based in Salisbury South and Parafield Gardens Recreational Centre, as our invaluable Exercise Physiologist, you will be responsible for developing and delivering Exercise Physiology services in the community across Metro Adelaide areas. This position is part-time - 3 days a week.

 You'll also make an impact by:

• Coaching and mentoring therapy assistants, students and volunteers, to support routine Exercise Physiology treatments
• Supporting the development and maintenance of a culture of positive teamwork
• Fostering effective communications and feedback both externally and internally
• Actively promoting a wellness and enablement approach to engage and motivate clients in achieving their goals

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology and current accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Demonstrated experience providing Exercise Physiology services to adult clients in rehabilitative environments
• Experience in assessing and evaluating functional needs of clients and supervising staff/students involved in the provision of groups and exercise physiology services
• Experience in the induction and training & development of staff
• Experience in working with a management group to plan the efficient use of resources to provide high quality community services
• A high level of interpersonal skills for solving complex problems, being flexible, agile and adapting to needs of others
• The ability to initiate and maintain effective working relationships at any level within a large scale organization
• Excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills including the development and delivery of presentations
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one
• A Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate
• A current Driver’s Licence

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Aged Care experience

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

We are who you are

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

We are where you are

As our Exercise Physiologist, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

We care how you are

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us. 

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work life balance weekday working 7.5hrs per day
• 5 weeks annual leave allocation

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Harry Beresford on 0439 113 ***.

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.